verb
slacken
Slacken (verb) means to gradually decrease in intensity or tautness; to become slack; to lag.
verb
1
To gradually decrease in intensity or tautness; to become slack; to lag.
2
To make slack, less taut, or less intense.
3
To deprive of cohesion by combining chemically with water; to slake.
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Etymology
From Middle English slakenen, equivalent to slack + -en.
Rhymes for slacken
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What is the meaning of slacken?
"slacken" (verb) means to gradually decrease in intensity or tautness; to become slack; to lag.
What are the different meanings of slacken?
"slacken" has 3 main meanings: 1. To gradually decrease in intensity or tautness; to become slack; to lag; 2. To make slack, less taut, or less intense; 3. To deprive of cohesion by combining chemically with water; to slake.